BRANCH BULLETIN AUGUST 2012
58.12 RAFFLE PRIZES – ANNUAL REUNION
Will branches please note that all prizes donated for the raffle at the Annual Reunion should be handed in at the Rifles Durham Office by Thursday 6 September or to the Association Shop at Bede College on Sunday 9 September. All prizes should be clearly marked with the name of the branch.
59.12 TICKET SELLERS – ANNUAL REUNION RAFFLE
In accordance with tradition the Leading Branch which this year is HOUGHTON-le – SPRING are requested to provide two ticket sellers for the raffle. They should report to Shirley Nicholson at the Reunion Shop where they will be provided with a cash bag and a roll of tickets (1000) which should be sold at 5 tickets for £1.00.
60.12 ROLL OF HONOUR 2011/2012
Enclosed with this Bulletin you will find the Roll of Honour for the period September 2011 to August 2012. Please examine for errors or omissions and if possible first names where only initials appear. All observations should be reported to 0191 3865496.
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61.12 EMBROIDERED CLOTHING – RAINCOATS
The Rifles office have now a quantity of DLI Raincoats in stock in S/M & L/XL sizes. Priced at £20.00, they are good value and can be carried in a blazer pocket.
62.12 SOCIAL EVENT – CONSETT & STANLEY BRANCH
The Consett & Stanley Branch are having a daytime social on Sunday 14 October, in the Empire Club Front Street Stanley. Entrance will be available from 11am and the event will close at approximately 4pm. There will be a buffet lunch, entertainment, a raffle and Tombola, Contact Pauline Gill on 01207 236149.
63.12 CONCERT – CARE FOR CASUALTIES
A Concert will take place on Thursday 27 September 2012 in Annfield Plain Methodist Church commencing at 7pm. Tickets are priced at £2.50 which includes refreshments, there will also be a cake stall, a lucky dip table and a seat raffle. The Concert will be given by the ladies of Annfield Plain Women’s Institute and Young at Heart Group. Contact Pauline Gill on 01207 236149. “Care for Casualties” is a Rifles Charity.
64.12 COMRADE SEARCH
The Rifles Office Durham has received a request from Leslie Jones who served with the KSLI 1955-57. He would like to make contact with the following DLI friends:
David Gardner - DLI
Albert Grainger – DLI Sigs Pl.
James Gates – DLI Sigs Pl.
Tommy Kelly – DLI - played football for Bishop Auckland
Leslie can be contacted on 01905 640556
65.12 CHRISTMAS CARDS -2012
Branches have been supplied with a complimentary 2012 Christmas Card and orders are now being taken.. The price and size of the card have been reduced to compensate for increased postal charges.
66.12 DLI SWEEPSTAKE
Will branches please note that all ticket counterfoils and money must reach the Rifles Durham Office by Friday 7 September 2012. The draw will take place on Thursday 13 September and any ticket holder who draws a horse in the St Leger will be notified before the race is run on Saturday 15 September 2012.
67.12 DEATHS
The following deaths have been reported to the Rifles Durham Office since the last Bulletin:
Tom Greatland – DLI
Leslie McLaren – Gateshead & Newcastle Branch
May they Rest in Peace
Kevin Storey BEM
Secretary
Elvet Waterside
